HORSE SAFARIS AND TRAILS
NYIKA HORSE SAFARIS
Have you ever wanted to ride for days across the Nyika Plateau, exploring remote corners of this amazing wilderness, riding close up to the Nyika's wildlife and not seeing another soul (apart from your fellow riders) for days on end? If the answer is yes then why not join a safari being offered by Nyika Horse Safaris.
If you do not have the time to do the full safari you are welcome to join for part of them.
Riders need to be intermediate to experienced riders and be willing to spend up to seven hours per day in the saddle. The safaris are limited to eight riders.
Why not gather your friends together and share a charter?
If you are interested in this wonderful opportunity please call David or Robyn Foot on
KANDE HORSE TRAILS
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Kande horse was established in 2001 by John Hiam. After traveling extensively through Africa, John decided to settle in the Warm Heart of Africa, Malawi . Having always been an enthuastic horseman from the age of five, the concept of bringing horses from Zimbabwe to an area never previously inhabited by horses, was a challenging and exciting one.
After liasing with the area chief, Chief Fukamapili seventh, and Dave Barton of Kande beach, the ideal location for the stables was found. Set in beautiful brachystegia woodland providing peaceful shade for the horses and areas suitable to establish permanent grazing, John constructed natural,open stables and spacious paddocks.
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In September 2001, just two months after the initial plans were made, John made the trip to Zimbabwe to collect the first of the horses. Twelve horses were collected from an establishment in the midlands, that devastatingly had been forced closure.
The 2000 kms journey was fortunately uneventful and all the horses arrived happily to their new home.
Over the next year Kande Horse blossomed, John was constantly busy building the tack room, office, workshop and living quarters, as well as learning the harsh reality of providing for horses in Malawi .
After over coming the first year successfully, John decided to collect more horses from Zimbabwe and so the number was brought up to twenty and the business just grew. The arena was constructed, permanent water provided and with the introduction of mains electricity, life got easier. Sourcing food and bedding for the horses was now seldom a problem, although constant attention was still necessary.
John provided all the veterinary, dental and farriery work for all the horses, providing constant training and educating the local staff, many who had never even seen a horse before.
ACTIVITIES
2 hr bush, beach and swim ride
Any level of rider,morning and afternoon rides $35
3 hr bush, beach and swim ride
Intermediate to experienced riders, morning and afternoon rides £50
Polocrosse tuition
A 2 hr introduction to the game of polocrosse $40
Riding lessons
1 hr any level rider $20
Kids forest rides (45 mins)
Any age, fully supervised ride.
Includes learning about horses and riding $10
Half day rides and short course available p.o.a
Prices subject to change without prior notice and are given as per person.
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